… were in financial and operational distress and had difficult relationships with labor and government. In early 2008, as the economy was entering a recession, a colleague at another … were in financial and operational distress and had difficult relationships with labor and government. In early 2008, as the economy was entering a recession, a colleague at another … were in financial and operational distress and had difficult relationships with labor and government. In early 2008, as the economy was entering a recession, a colleague at another …